Thrusting his hands into his pockets, he turns and walks past Miki as the Arisato siblings take their leave. He intends to cut a quick path through the crowd and take the quickest route that isn't overly congested back to the apartments. He has a feeling it's going to be an awkward walk home.

It's also a good thing that Shinjiro doesn't look back. No need for him to see the absolute spectacle she's making out of herself. She certainly hadn't learned that from him. She's certainly the star of making charming first impressions. At any rate, the two of them will eventually find their way to the Libra Housing Complex, leaving the Arisato siblings to make of the situation what they will.

The thread is yours to nurture or abandon. Happy tank hunting and watch out for small children.